ML20129F023
| ML20129F023 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Zion File:ZionSolutions icon.png |
| Issue date: | 09/16/1996 |
| From: | Caldwell J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Mueller J COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20129F027 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9610010233 | |
| Download: ML20129F023 (5) | |
See also: IR 05000295/1996008
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Mr. John H. Mueller
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101 Shiloh Boulevard
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SUBJECT: NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT
Dear Mr. Mueller:
On July 26, 1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Zion 1 and 2 reactor
facilities. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection and a
requalification examination administration inspection that occurred in the
same inspection period.
In addition, this report also integrates the results
of en operational performance inspection that was conducted from May 20
through 24, 1996.
During the five week period covered by this inspection, your conduct of
activities at the Zion facilities indicated a continuing trend of inattention
to detail by plant personnel.
Inspectors identified that failure to follow
procedures had led to misoperation of the 2B emergency diesel generator and
licensee personnel demonstrated a lack of understanding of the operation of
the CO, portion of the fire protection system.
Inspectors identified that
improper credit had been granted for maintaining active operator licenses.
Also, inspectors identified that material removed from a contaminated area was
not surveyed and packaged properly to prevent the spread of contamination.
Finally, inspectors identified that prompt corrective action was not taken to
address and correct a puncture hole in the exhaust ventilation duct from the
holdup tank room that created a potential inleakage point that was not routed
through charcoal filters.
These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the
circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detail in the
enclosed report.
Please note that you are required to respond to this letter
and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when
preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to
determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance
with regulatory requirements.
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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original signed by John A. Grobe
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Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos.
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50-304
License Nos. DPR-39
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Enclosure:
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Inspection Report No. 50-295/304-96008(DRP)
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FSAR MEMO dated July 29, 1996
cc w/ enc 1:
D. A. Sager, Vice President,
Generation Support
H. W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear
Operating Officer
G. K. Schwartz, Station Manager
W. Stone, Regulatory Assurance
Supervisor
I. Johnson, Acting Nuclear Regulatory
Services Manager
Richard Hubbard
Nathan Schloss, Economist
Office of the Attorney General
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Mayor, City of Zion
State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin
State Liaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce
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RIII PRR w/ encl
SRI Byron, Braidwood,
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September 16, 1996
Mr. John H. Mueller
Site Vice President
Zion Station
Commonwealth Edison Company
101 Shiloh Boulevard
Zion, IL 60099
SUBJECT: NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT
Dear Mr. Mueller:
On July 26, 1996, the NRC completed an inspection at your Zion 1 nd 2 reactor
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facilities. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection and a
requalification examination administration inspection that occurred in the
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same inspection period.
In addition, this report also integrates the results
of an operational performance inspection that was conducted from May 20
through 24, 1996.
During the five wcek period covered by this inspection, your conduct of
activities at the Zion facilities indicated a continuing trend of inattention
to deta.1 by plant personnel.
Inspectors identified that failure to follow
procedures had led to misoperation of the 28 emergency diesel generator and
licensee personnel demonstrated a lack of understanding of the operation of
the CO, portion of the fire protection system.
Inspectors identified that
improper credit had been granted for maintaining active operator licenses.
Also, inspectors identified that material removed from a contaminated area was
not surveyed and packaged properly to prevent the spread of contamination.
Finally, inspectors identified that prompt corrective action was not taken to
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address and correct a puncture hole in the exhaust ventilation duct from the
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holdup tank room that created a potential inleakage point that was not routed
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through charcoal filters.
These violations are cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation, and the
circumstances surrounding the violations are described in detail in the
enclosed report.
Please note that you are required to respond to this letter
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and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when
preparing your response. The NRC will use your response, in part, to
determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance
with regulatory requirements.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC
Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
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mes L. Caldwell, Acting Director
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos.
50-295
50-304
License Nos. DPR-39
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Enclosure:
1.
Inspection Report No. 50-295/304-96008(DRP)
2.
FSAR MEMO dated July 29, 1996
cc w/ encl:
D. A. Sager, Vice President,
Generation Support
H. W. Keiser, Chief Nuclear
Operating Officer
G. K. Schwartz, Station Manager
W. Stone, Regulatory Assurance
Supervisor
I. Johnson, Acting Nuclear Regulatory
Services Manager
Richard Hubbard
Nathan Schloss, Economist
Office of the Attorney General
Mayor, City of Zion
State liaison Officer, Wisconsin
State Liaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce
Commission
Document Control Desk-Licensing
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